L-Glutamine - pre/post workout, pre/post sleep? which is best?

mrmark · 12-23-2006, 11:37 AM

I've bought some good quality L-Glutamine and was wondering when the best time to take it is.

The site i bought it from says either waking up or before bed, pre or post workout.

Which do you guys think is best? Also, how much at this recommended time?

Thanks in advance

dontsurfonmytur · 12-23-2006, 05:43 PM

i do like 5-10 minutes pre and right before bed. Also I take capsules so i get 6grams per serving so 12g a day.

NEW_IN_THE_GAME · 12-23-2006, 06:21 PM

i use powder. 5g pre/10g post. also 5g upon waking, and 5-10g at bed.

i take 20-30g a day.

blueboy75 · 12-24-2006, 02:10 AM

Ive taken L-glutamine for 2 months at 20g per day and did not notice any results (not even improved recovery).

I personally think its not worth the expense as quality L-glutamine is quite expensive (Japanese or US manufactured).

Also I recall some discussion (sorry cant remember sources) that L-glutamine should not be taken at the same time as a protein supplement as they compete for the same receptor sites. Glutamine peptides on the other hand dont share the same conflict and you will find many protein powders have peptides added. You might want to research this for yourself as I dont have sources.

milan03 · 12-25-2006, 11:15 PM

Try Glutamine Peptides instead of L-Glutamine. The absorbtion and the results are WAY better.

Cheers.

dontsurfonmytur · 12-26-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blueboy75

Ive taken L-glutamine for 2 months at 20g per day and did not notice any results (not even improved recovery).

I personally think its not worth the expense as quality L-glutamine is quite expensive (Japanese or US manufactured).

Also I recall some discussion (sorry cant remember sources) that L-glutamine should not be taken at the same time as a protein supplement as they compete for the same receptor sites. Glutamine peptides on the other hand dont share the same conflict and you will find many protein powders have peptides added. You might want to research this for yourself as I dont have sources.

tahts y u take it before workout and before bed

most liekly ur stomach shall be pretty empty

blueboy75 · 12-27-2006, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dontsurfonmytur

tahts y u take it before workout and before bed

most liekly ur stomach shall be pretty empty

many people eat before workouts (protein shake, light meal) and before sleeping (cottage cheese/cassein)

i personally find my workout performance suffers I train on an empty stomach.

BigPapaPump68 · 12-27-2006, 10:01 AM

For me training on an empty stomach is not an option. I feel horrible if I do. If I can't eat a small meal, I usually just down a whey protein shake about 10-15 minutes pre-workout.

ReproMan · 12-27-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BigPapaPump68

For me training on an empty stomach is not an option. I feel horrible if I do. If I can't eat a small meal, I usually just down a whey protein shake about 10-15 minutes pre-workout.

I'm the same way. Even when I was taking NO-Explode and it said for maximum effect don't eat anything for an hour, I still down a shake.

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12-23-2006, 05:43 PM	#2
dontsurfonmytur Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,013	i do like 5-10 minutes pre and right before bed. Also I take capsules so i get 6grams per serving so 12g a day.

12-24-2006, 02:10 AM	#4
blueboy75 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 275	Ive taken L-glutamine for 2 months at 20g per day and did not notice any results (not even improved recovery). I personally think its not worth the expense as quality L-glutamine is quite expensive (Japanese or US manufactured). Also I recall some discussion (sorry cant remember sources) that L-glutamine should not be taken at the same time as a protein supplement as they compete for the same receptor sites. Glutamine peptides on the other hand dont share the same conflict and you will find many protein powders have peptides added. You might want to research this for yourself as I dont have sources.

12-27-2006, 10:01 AM	#8
BigPapaPump68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,309	For me training on an empty stomach is not an option. I feel horrible if I do. If I can't eat a small meal, I usually just down a whey protein shake about 10-15 minutes pre-workout.